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New Twist in the MMRCA Tail

New Twist in the MMRCA Tail

MoD will do well to set up a crack team of experts from all fields to work out the terms of the proposed IGA keeping in view the larger picture of what happens after these 36 aircraft are inducted.

April 15, 2015

Making ‘Make-in-India’ Move in Defence Production

Making ‘Make-in-India’ Move in Defence Production

A loosely articulated idea of making India a defence manufacturing hub cannot work unless it is backed by a comprehensive blueprint, efficient procedures, meticulous implementation, trained and responsive manpower, continuous monitoring and quick decision-making.

April 08, 2015

The New U.S. Maritime Strategy: Seeking ‘Clarity’ in an Era of ‘Shifting Reality’

The New U.S. Maritime Strategy: Seeking ‘Clarity’ in an Era of ‘Shifting Reality’

The new version of US maritime strategy candidly recognises China’s maritime expansion and territorial claims as a source of regional unrest, but stops short of recognising the A2/AD challenge even as it pronounces “all-domain access” as a strategic prerequisite.

April 07, 2015

Ashraf Ghani: America’s New Subedar?

Ashraf Ghani: America’s New Subedar?

President Ghani has extended an open invitation to the US for an open-ended military presence in Afghanistan and has also virtually expressed a readiness to play the role of a ‘frontline state’ for any future American contingency.

April 07, 2015

The Iran Nuclear Deal: An Indian Perspective

The Iran Nuclear Deal: An Indian Perspective

The Iran nuclear deal should not be seen in isolation. There has been a clear realisation in the West, especially in the US, that Iran needs to be brought out of international isolation and into the mainstream.

April 06, 2015

Is the Ceasefire Agreement in Myanmar a Step Towards Political Accommodation?

Is the Ceasefire Agreement in Myanmar a Step Towards Political Accommodation?

It may be an over-optimistic assessment to expect the present Thein Sein regime to achieve a substantive and comprehensive political accord in the run-up to the elections.

April 06, 2015

A Cyber Wing in the National Cadet Corps

A Cyber Wing in the National Cadet Corps

India’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks is going to increase exponentially with the development of infrastructure and programmes such as Digital India, National Optical Fibre Network, e-Governance, e-commerce and e-Services. The NCC provides a ready resource for picking up India’s cyber warriors in the available time frame.

April 06, 2015

Arab Spring or Islamic State – The Case of Tunisia

Arab Spring or Islamic State – The Case of Tunisia

The recent attack on the Bardo museum and killing of foreign tourists has demonstrated that the challenge from the hardline Islamists remains.

March 31, 2015

Asian Participation in the London Process

Asian Participation in the London Process

While Asia is home to the largest number of internet users on the planet, there is comparatively little contribution from the region to the discussions on cybersecurity.

March 31, 2015

Geo-economic Significance of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Geo-economic Significance of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

India needs to shape the nature and scope of the projects the bank will finance to support the Asian Century and its own re-emergence as one of the two centres of gravity in Asia.

March 30, 2015

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